Vessel-shaped flute with a captive cap

Abstract

A vessel-shaped flute has a body and a captive cap. The cap is pivotally attached to the body with a pivot pin. A through hole is defined through the pivot pin. Consequently, the cap can cover the mouthpiece and all of the finger holes when the vessel-shaped flute is not in use. Protection is provided to the mouthpiece and finger holes to prevent them from being damaged or getting dirty. In addition, a cord can be threaded through the through hole. The user can wear the vessel-shaped flute as a necklace. The use and the decorative effect of the vessel-shaped flute are improved.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A vessel-shaped flute comprising: 
       a hollow body;  
       a mouthpiece defined in the body and communicating with the body;  
       multiple finger holes defined in a top of the body and each communicating with the body; and  
       a cap pivotally attached to the body with a pivot pin to cover the mouthpiece and all of the finger holes.  
     
     
       2. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  1 , wherein a hinge block is integrally formed on the periphery of the body at a position opposite to the mouthpiece, 
       a first through hole is defined through the hinge block;  
       a second through hole is defined in the cap and aligns with the first through hole in the hinge block; and  
       the pivoting pin extends through the first through hole in the hinge block and the second through hole in the cap to pivotally attach the cap to the body.  
     
     
       3. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  2 , wherein a recess is defined in the cap to receive the hinge block on the body. 
     
     
       4. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  2 , wherein a third through hole is defined through the pivoting pin to have a cord threaded through the third through hole. 
     
     
       5. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  1 , wherein a protrusion is formed on a bottom of the body; and 
       a fourth through hole is defined through the protrusion to attach a safety pin through the fourth through hole.  
     
     
       6. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  1 , wherein two ears are formed on a bottom of the body parallel with each other; and 
       a fifth through hole is defined in each ear and aligns with the through hole defined in the other ear to have a cord threaded through the fifth through holes.  
     
     
       7. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  1 , wherein a depression is defined in a top of the cap to receive a mark in the depression. 
     
     
       8. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  3 , wherein a third through hole is defined through the pivoting pin to have a cord threaded through the third through hole. 
     
     
       9. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  2 , wherein a protrusion is formed on a bottom of the body; and 
       a fourth through hole is defined through the protrusion to attach a safety pin through the fourth through hole.  
     
     
       10. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  3 , wherein a protrusion is formed on a bottom of the body; and 
       a fourth through hole is defined through the protrusion to attach a safety pin through the fourth through hole.  
     
     
       11. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  4 , wherein a protrusion is formed on a bottom of the body; and 
       a fourth through hole is defined through the protrusion to attach a safety pin through the fourth through hole.  
     
     
       12. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  2 , wherein two ears are formed on a bottom of the body parallel with each other; and 
       a fifth through hole is defined in each ear and aligns with the through hole defined in the other ear to have a cord threaded through the fifth through holes.  
     
     
       13. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  3 , wherein two ears are formed on a bottom of the body parallel with each other; and 
       a fifth through hole is defined in each ear and aligns with the through hole defined in the other ear to have a cord threaded through the fifth through holes.  
     
     
       14. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  4 , wherein two ears are formed on a bottom of the body parallel with each other; and 
       a fifth through hole is defined in each ear and aligns with the through hole defined in the other ear to have a cord threaded through the fifth through holes.  
     
     
       15. The vessel-shaped flute claimed in claim  5 , wherein two cars are formed on a bottom of the body parallel with each other; and 
       a fifth through hole is defined in each ear and aligns with the through hole defined in the other ear to have a cord threaded through the fifth through holes.